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Residential Mortgage Loans, At Fair Value - Components of Net Gain (Loss) on Residential Mortgages (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 6 Months Ended
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Jun. 30, 2018 | Jun. 30, 2017
SEC Schedule, 12-29, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Mortgage Loans on Real Estate [Abstract] |  |
Net realized gain on payoff and sale of loans | $ 369 | $ 0
Net unrealized losses | $ (439) | $ 0

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